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BMUV supports call for postponement of anti-deforestation law

Following the example of Federal Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir, the Federal Environment Ministry is also backing calls for the EU law on deforestation-free supply chains to be postponed. Both ministries would only agree to the law coming into force on time on one condition.

By Julia Dahm

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Barbara Gessler – Communicator between Berlin and Brussels

Barbara Gessler has headed the European Commission Representation in Berlin since March 18. Over the past eleven years, she has been responsible for Creative Europe in various functions. Now she wants to communicate Brussels' policies in Germany – and vice versa.

By Redaktion Table

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The arms industry advertises climate-friendly defense

The armed forces of the NATO states must be "strong and green at the same time," demands even Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. But are announcements for more climate-friendly armies actually more than image cultivation? Yes, says Debbie Allen from BAE Systems.

By Stephan Israel

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Ukraine refugees: why temporary protection should stay for now

Two years after the mechanism for mass migration to the EU was activated for the first time, it is still unclear what the future holds for the Ukrainian refugees. Fears that more could arrive are growing given the situation on the battlefield.

By Falk Steiner

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PIK calls for EU central bank for emissions trading and CO2 removals

According to the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), a new European "carbon central bank" should regulate the amount of CO2, carbon removal from the atmosphere and liability issues. Researchers at PIK are calling for this in a new study.

By Lukas Knigge

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Cohesion report warns of 'development trap' in East Germany

In the cohesion report, the EU Commission gives its cohesion policy good marks, but the positive effects are difficult to attribute and some regions are in a development trap due to demographic difficulties.

By Marc Winkelmann

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DSA: ECJ rejects petitions from Amazon

Setback for Amazon before the European Court of Justice (ECJ). On Wednesday, the Court dismissed the company's applications against the requirements of the Digital Services Act (DSA).

By Corinna Visser

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Paris wants second CETA vote only after EU elections

After the French Senate rejected the ratification of CETA last week, the National Assembly now has to vote on it again. The French government wants to delay this vote as much as possible.

By Marc Winkelmann